Why You Should Not Mix Compliments with Criticism
Several years ago, my son and I had a brief conversation that has really stuck with me. My Son: “Were you there for the first quarter of my game, Dad? I started!” Me: “I didn’t get back into town and to the game until the second quarter…but you did great!” My Son: “Oh.” Me: “But […]
The Secret to Raising Selfless Kids
I’d like to share an important message with you today from the President of Family Matters, Tim Kimmel. Tim shares insight into what it will take to raise a selfless child. If you’d like, you can also follow Tim on Twitter. Raising kids who grow up to make a difference is not going to be […]
5 Things to Do When Your Kids Don’t Want to Be with You
I’ve always liked to hold hands with my daughters and still do. As they were growing up, I held their hand as we drove in the car, walked through the mall, and walked up to school. But I remember learning a lesson when my oldest daughter, Megan, pulled away from holding my hand as […]
Father-Son Bucket List
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” -Helen Keller Men long for adventure. We long to explore, to create, to discover. This world is full of adventures waiting to unfold—it’s up to us to pursue them. So when was the last time you took your son on an adventure? Do you have any […]
Father-Daughter Bucket List
Tom: “Five minutes ago, she was sitting on my shoulders pointing at cows in Munger’s Field.” Kate: “And then you blinked.” Tom: “Yeah.” Kate: “No more blinking.” –Cheaper by the Dozen Just like Tom, we all blink. We can’t help it. It’s a natural reflex. Even when we tell ourselves not to blink, we […]
7 Love Actions to Show Your Spouse
Romantic movies often trick us into thinking that grand gestures equal big love. They tell us we need to write a message in the clouds or paint words on a billboard or shout it from the top of a mountain. However, I’d suggest that many small acts of love add up to a lot more than one big gesture. It’s the little things, day in and day out, that show your unwavering love and commitment. A little act of love can make a difference. So, I’d like to share with you 7 love actions to show your spouse.
4 Ways to Not Make Your Dreams Your Kids’ Dreams
Do you try to make your dreams your children’s dreams? A friend recently shared with me about a time her parents failed to keep their dreams separate from her dreams. Because her father was always athletic, he signed her and her brother up for the school swim team. He assumed that they would love it […]
8 Top Parenting Posts of 2013
As one year ends and another begins, I’ve spent some time looking at which of my blogs in 2013 readers enjoyed the most. Here are my top 8 parenting posts of 2013. 1. 8 Things Every Father Must Teach His Son 2. 8 Things Every Father Must Teach His Daughter 3. 7 Notes […]
8 Top Marriage Posts of 2013
With the year coming to a close, I looked through the marriage blogs I wrote, pulled out the most popular ones, and put them into a short list for you. Here are my top 8 marriage posts of 2013. 1. 10 Things Wives Want to Hear from Their Husbands 2. 10 Things Husbands […]
